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We support the future of health in NB.

Advancing Health, Empowering Communities, Transforming New Brunswick’s Future

New Brunswick’s health research ecosystem is a collaborative network of institutions, health authorities, and research initiatives aimed at advancing health care, empowering people and communities, and transforming the province’s health system.

The sector extends from biomedical to clinical to health systems and population health-based research with a focus on prevention, primary care, innovative solutions, and support for New Brunswickers throughout their lifecycle. Recent investments in health research have surged, reflecting a commitment to improving health outcomes and driving systemic change.

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IMPACT STORIES

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NB Data Centre Revolutionizes Government Decision-Making

Just looking at the plain brick building on the UNB campus, you’d never know that the activities of the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training (NB-IRDT) touch every…

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Relieving the Burden on Caregivers Through Action Research

Dr. Michelle Lafrance has spent much of her career listening for hidden meanings in the stories New Brunswick women tell about their experiences with depression. As a researcher in psychology,…

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PROGRAMS

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PROGRAM STATUS: CLOSED (OPENS January 14, 2026)

Summer Student Support Fund

As part of ResearchNB’s Talent Support Pillar, this program’s goal is to support the hiring of undergraduate and medical students during the summer semester (May – August) to gain experience in research lab settings by offering a salary stipend of up to $8000.
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PROGRAM STATUS: CLOSED (OPENS July 8, 2025)

Research Professional Fund

The Research Professional Fund is a part of ResearchNB’s Talent Support pillar and its goal is to support the hiring of post graduate researchers as highly skilled personnel to work in research labs in both a research and student management capacity. The research professional will need to spend at least 50% of their time involved in research.
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PROGRAM STATUS: CLOSED (OPENS July 15, 2025)

Research Program Bridging Fund

As part of ResearchNB’s Ideas Pillar, this funding program’s goal is to support the continuation and future success of highly meritorious research programs that have not been successful in receiving federal program-based support. In the event that a researcher had secured a multi-year federal program based (or similar type) award, but was unsuccessful in their renewal, this program will support the year’s gap as they prepare for re-application to that federal opportunity.
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PROGRAM STATUS: OPEN (CLOSES August 19, 2025 )

Clinical Fellowships

As part of ResearchNB’s Talent Support Pillar, this program’s goal is to promote the continuity and expansion of clinical research in New Brunswick by supporting the release of qualified individuals from clinical duties to pursue research activities in healthcare-related fields, such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, or other clinical disciplines. At least 10% of clinical time will be dedicated to the health research project proposed. This award is not a salary top-up, and no other salary award (from any granting institution) can be received for the duration of this award. This award is non-renewable.
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